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Rip Curl on a Roll

Rip Curl posted strong results for the six months ended Jan. 31, according to new parent company Kathmandu.

News February 12, 2021
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Australian Retailers Talk Pandemic Sales Trends

We reached out to several industry retailers in different parts of the country to ask them about how…

News February 9, 2021
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The Buckle’s Sales Boomed in January

Sales are booming at large industry customer The Buckle, which operates 442 stores.

News February 4, 2021
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Size Matters

Raquel Vélez is loud and proud about being plus-size and BIPOC, and she’s gearing up to produce pants…

News February 3, 2021
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Rip Curl President on New San Clemente Office and Wetsuit Demand

We get a Rip Curl update from North America President Dylan Slater.

News February 2, 2021
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Cleanline Surf in Sweet Spot of Current Sales Trends

With a robust online business and a specialty in wetsuits, Cleanline Surf in Oregon is striving to keep…

News January 29, 2021
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Former Smith Leader to Head Leisure Collective in U.S.

The company behind the Otis Eyewear and Creatures of Leisure brands hires experienced eyewear executive Eric Carlson.

News January 28, 2021
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Lodging Opens Back Up at Mammoth Mountain

Good news arrived for the snow industry Monday when California Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the state’s restrictive stay-at-home…

News January 26, 2021
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Footwear Trends Continue to Change at Journeys

A trend that has been prevalent for several years has slowed at the industry's largest footwear customer.

News January 25, 2021
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